dessert
Khanom Tom
ขนมต้ม
Mild
Khanom Tom are boiled Thai coconut rice balls — glutinous rice dough wrapped around a sweet coconut filling, boiled until cooked, and rolled in fresh shredded coconut.
Cultural Origin
Khanom Tom is one of the oldest Thai desserts, dating to at least the Ayutthaya period, made of glutinous rice-flour balls filled with palm-sugar coconut and rolled in grated coconut. It is one of the five traditional desserts presented at Thai weddings as a symbol of sweetness and unity.
Allergens & Sensitivities
coconut
Key Ingredients
- glutinous rice flour
- shredded coconut
- palm sugar
- pandan
- coconut milk
Where to Try It
Temple festivals, traditional markets, and Thai dessert vendors at Songkran and Wan Khao Phansa.
Tips
- Best eaten fresh and warm — the rice dough is pleasant when just cooked, but hardens as it cools.